An East Yorkshire adventurer has spent a night on an isolated Scottish island searching for Egyptian treasure with spoon-bending celebrity Uri Geller.

Andy Strangeway, 45, acted as a guide for the Czech illusionist who owns the small islet of Lamb in the Firth of Forth.

Mr Geller brandished dousing rods in a bid to uncover the mystery of the uninhabited Scottish island.

He was looking for treasure he believes was hidden by the exiled Egyptian princess Scota, whose boat is said to have anchored at Lamb.

Andy helped land Mr Geller and his brother-in-law Shipi before pitching the tent for a night's stay on Saturday.

Sadly, no treasure was found on this occasion, although the pair enjoyed the search.

Andy said: "It was a fantastic night and the weather was excellent. Luckily, the water was flat calm.

"I first talked to Uri Geller last February when he bought the island.

"I'd already stayed on some of the nearby islands and asked permission to sleep on Lamb.

"I helped with the equipment and landed the boat.

"The event attracted a lot of media attention and Mr Geller was busy with interviews.

"It was a wonderful night and we witnessed a fantastic sunset.

"Uri is a fantastic person with a great sense of humour."

It was Mr Geller's first visit to the volcanic outcrop, which he bought last year for £30,000.

Mr Geller said he decided to buy the island after learning that its mysterious heritage dated back to the pharaohs.

Andy said: "Uri carried out some dowsing in his search for Egyptian artefacts.

"It was a great experience and we are already planning to return."

On his website Mr Geller revelled in his visit.

He said: "Everything about Lamb is mesmerising and mystical.

"Being on Lamb at night was an incredible experience.

"It's something I will always treasure and I'm sure Andy and Shipi will too."

Meanwhile, Andy is already planning his next adventure.

As reported in the Mail last week, he hopes to land on Rockall, which is set almost 200 miles off the UK coast.

There is a four-way dispute between the UK, Ireland, Iceland and the Faroe Islands over ownership.

Self-acclaimed "Island Man" Andy, a painter and decorator of Full Sutton, hopes to reclaim the island for Britain.

In August 2007, he became the first man to spend a night on all 162 of the Scottish islands.

Andy is seeking sponsorship for the expedition to Rockall, which he hopes to embark on in June or July this year.

Anyone wishing to help, is invited to call him on 07826 439101.